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An ivory figural chess set
Cantonese, 19th century,
red stained and natural pieces in traditional costume, on oval plinths and puzzle ball feet, rooks as elephants, knights on horseback, (one white pawn missing and possible replacements) -- king 6in. (15.3cm.), pawn 2¾in. (7cm.)
Cantonese, 19th century,
red stained and natural pieces in traditional costume, on oval plinths and puzzle ball feet, rooks as elephants, knights on horseback, (one white pawn missing and possible replacements) -- king 6in. (15.3cm.), pawn 2¾in. (7cm.)